Veerta Paramo Dharma
वीरता परमो धर्म ।
-स्वामी सच्चिदानंदजी (दंताली, गुजरात)
(VIRTA PARMO DHARMA)
Here, we define,
Vīratā (वीरता) :—heroism; bravery, valour, daring, gallantry;
Vīra (वीर):— a strong man, a brave or eminent man, hero.
Virta (वीरता) is BRAVERY, i.e. to be brave.
So, it is,
‘BRAVERY IS THE SUPREME DHARMA’.
This slogan is given by Swami Sachchidanand Ji, an Indian Social Reformer, philosopher, humanitarian, religious ascetic, and a writer.
He is 92 years old and yet active full-fledged. He is a very well-known candid speaker.
He is a ‘PADMA BHUSHAN’ awardee of India.
Along with the above slogan, another is also given by him. And, that is, ‘एकता परमो धर्म।‘ (Unity is the supreme religion.) We will discuss it later.
Bravery is the supreme Dharma, affirms that bravery is not only an admirable quality but a sacred duty towards yourself, your family, friend, and society.
In many ancient Hindu traditions, Dharma refers to the moral and ethical principles that uphold righteousness and order in society. It is to protect, defend, and stand for justice for all. In the face of adversity, moral action often requires immense courage. And courage stands with bravery.
To be brave is to be physically strong first.
It makes one mentally tough (courageous) and better equipped to face physical challenges and threats.
Physical strength leads one to be brave. And, along with bravery, mental toughness (courage) can strategize and remain composed even when physically overpowered.
Physical strength helps in handling on-the-spot external threats like confrontation, physical attack (hand-to-hand or with weapons), etc.
Bravery keeps you ready for self-defense to fend off an aggressor and to protect yourself successfully.
Physical strength empowers you tremendously in building confidence, resulting in successful self-defense, survival in combat or otherwise, etc. Physical strength (bravery) remains critical, especially in direct physical attacks.
In today’s time, here in India, with communal violence, riots, social-media fueled hatred, misinformation, and confrontations, erupting frequently, bravery is crucial for you and for the family. Courage will help you remain calm, but bravery makes you to defend instantly.
Especially for today’s youths, Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha, it’s most essential to be brave, to be ‘street-smart’ along with being ‘study-smart’. Youths must be aware of the past history and must evaluate the present scenario.
Bravery is a virtue which must be cultivated by being physically strong and mentally courageous.
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SHAKTI
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